The Department of Computing will host a series of workshops on Computer Animation which will run from August 10-14 (Monday – Friday) from 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. in the Computing Department Lab (3rd floor, Life Sciences Building).  The cost is $5000.  A maximum of 14 persons will be accepted. 

In this short course, persons will learn Basic computer animation, how to develop structured animation story outlines and storyboards, how to implement a story as an animation and program and how to make the animation interact with the viewer.

The emphasis will be on developing positive Jamaican/Caribbean content and positive, non-violent content in general.

The course is aimed primarily at high school students: grade 7 upwards. Younger high school students must be willing to focus on learning and creating.

Adults are welcome, but should note that this course is an introduction to the field and is not designed for persons to be immediately able to design professional ads, films, or games.

Participants will be using a collection of hundreds of predefined characters and objects; therefore, artistic talent is not required.

In creating the animations, participants will also be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is relevant to the CSEC and CAPE IT and Computer Science syllabuses.

This course is not for university credit, but participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Further information can be obtained from Dr. Hamilton-Taylor at ext.2818, 935-8818 or 826-0840, the Computing Dept at ext. 2827 or 702-4455, and animation.uwi@gmail.com